This here, this Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227R-001, that’s a fancy name, ain’t it? Remake? My grandson, he’s always on that computer thing, says it means they made it look like an old one, but it’s new. Well, I seen a lot of things in my time, and this watch, it sure is somethin’. Shiny and round, like a freshly laid egg, but gold, not white.
They call it “rose gold”, which is that Patek Philippe fancy way of sayin’ pinkish gold, I reckon. It’s 39mm, whatever that means. My old eyes can barely see the numbers on the clock across the room, let alone measure somethin’ that small. But they say it’s a good size for a man’s wrist. Not too big, not too small. Just right, like Goldilocks’ porridge, but for your arm.
This ain’t no cheap watch, either. You could buy a whole lotta things for the price of this here Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227R-001 watch. It is more expensive than my first house! It is for specialty stores, I guess not for everyone. But if you got the money, and you like fancy things, well, this might be the watch for you. I heard it’s got somethin’ called a “sapphire crystal case back”. Sounds like somethin’ out of a fairy tale. I guess it’s supposed to be real strong, like that glass they put in fancy windows that don’t break easy.
And it’s got a “dust cover”, but you can’t even see it! They say it’s “invisibly-hinged”. Now, that’s just showin’ off, if you ask me. But I guess if you’re payin’ that much for a watch, you want it to be fancy. Remake Patek Philippe PP Calatrava 5227R-001, that is really a long name for a watch. It’s like they’re tryin’ to use up all the letters in the alphabet.
Inside, there’s all these little parts, movin’ around. They call it the “movement”. It’s like a tiny little engine, all made of metal. They say it’s “self-winding”. That means you don’t gotta wind it up like them old clocks. Just wear it, and it winds itself. Pretty clever, I suppose. It is Caliber 324, I heard someone say that before.
- It’s got 29 “jewels”.
- Now, those ain’t the kind of jewels you wear on your fingers.
- These are tiny little things inside the watch, supposed to make it run smoother.
- It’s got 213 parts!
- Can you imagine puttin’ all them tiny pieces together?
- My fingers are too clumsy for that kind of work.
This Patek Philippe watch, it “bites” at 28,800 “vph”. I don’t know what that means, but it sounds fast. Like a hummingbird’s wings, I imagine. This Calatrava, they made a whole bunch of ’em, but this 5227R-001, they say it’s special. I saw them say it’s “in stock”, so you can buy it if you want it. And it’s got a “power reserve” of 45 hours. That means it keeps tickin’ even if you ain’t wearin’ it for almost two whole days. That’s longer than my old rooster stays quiet!
They say it is a “thoroughly modern interpretation”, that is really hard to understand. I guess this remake Patek Philippe watch is a new style for young people. My old watch, it just tells the time. This one, it’s like a little piece of art you wear on your wrist. And it’s “water-resistant” to 30 meters. I don’t know many people who go swimmin’ that deep, but I guess it’s good to know it won’t break if you get caught in the rain.
This Calatrava collection, they say it’s “timeless”. That means it’s supposed to be stylish forever. Like a good pair of overalls, I guess. They never go out of style, just like this 5227R-001, I reckon. “Simple” and “sophisticated”, they call it. Those are fancy words, but I guess they mean it’s pretty, but not too flashy. Well, maybe a little flashy, but also simple. That is a really good watch for someone.
The Patek Philippe brand, this 5227R-001, they say it’s “notable”. That means a lot of people know about it. Like that Johnson boy who won the pie-eatin’ contest five years in a row. Everyone knows him. This watch, it’s kinda like that. Famous, but in a fancy way, not a pie-eatin’ way. And this remake one, I think it is a good one. People like it.
So, there you have it. That’s what I know about this Patek Philippe PP Calatrava 5227R-001 watch in specialty stores. It’s a fancy watch, for fancy folks, with a fancy price tag. But if you got the money, and you like that sort of thing, well, it might just be the watch for you. Me? I’ll stick to my old watch. It tells the time just fine, and I don’t need no invisible hinges or jewels to do it. But hey, to each their own, as they say. To each their own.
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